Resident Stabbed, Intruder Killed In Lake Murray Burglary: Police

SAN DIEGO – A burglar who attacked and stabbed a Lake Murray man Tuesday during an early-morning confrontation in the victim's house was fatally shot moments later by the wounded homeowner's adult son, according to San Diego police.

The home-invasion assault and shooting in the 6300 block of Lake Shore Drive was reported shortly before 6:30 a.m. Patrol officers arrived to find a 54-year old resident on the floor of the house, suffering from stab wounds to his upper body, Lt. Anthony Dupree said. Paramedics took the victim to a hospital, where he was admitted in stable condition.

The body of the 38-year-old suspected burglar was found in a backyard pool, into which he apparently had fallen after fleeing the home, mortally wounded. His name was withheld pending family notification.

Homicide detectives were called in to take charge of the case.

"Although it is early in the investigation, we have learned the homeowner confronted the (intruder) who had entered his home," Dupree said. "The suspect began assaulting the homeowner, at which point the homeowner's 20- year old son retrieved a firearm and shot the intruder."

– City News Service